Lead Special Events & Recreation Specialist

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work option

Job summary

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Recreation Specialist - Special Events to plan and implement facility programs and events, including curriculum, staffing, and vendor coordination. You will develop marketing materials, oversee registrations, monitor finances, and manage assigned staff with scheduling and training responsibilities.

The role requires an Associate's degree in recreation or related field or equivalent experience, plus two years of customer service and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in recreation or related field or equivalent experience in recreation.
• Two years of customer service experience.
• Two years of supervisory experience or program oversight in a recreation setting.
• One year of marketing, cash handling, or clerical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement facility programs and events, including preparing activities and curriculum, purchasing supplies, staffing, contract instructors and vendors, soliciting donations, marketing and evaluating programs and events.
• Oversee registrations, cancellations, overrides, and proration of fees; monitor programs and respond to complaints.
• Maintain and inspect equipment and communicate facility repair needs.
• Develop marketing materials for classes, programs, events and facility information by creating flyers, brochures, social media posts and advertising slides.
• Oversee assigned staff, including scheduling and training, and resolving conflicts.
• Handle cash management duties: daily cash deposits, refunds, Cash Balance Report, Monthly Income Revenue Reports, petty cash, reimbursements, invoices, and refunds.
• Work schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational demand.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory / leadership

Marketing

Education

Associate's degree in recreation or related field

Job description

Town of Gilbert is seeking a Recreation Specialist - Special Events to plan and implement facility programs and events, including curriculum, staffing, and vendor coordination. You will develop marketing materials, oversee registrations, monitor finances, and manage assigned staff with scheduling and training responsibilities.

The role requires an Associate's degree in recreation or related field or equivalent experience, plus two years of customer service and supervisory experience.